Vincentians in New York on Sunday, May 18, got a sample of what is in store for Vincymas 2025, as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Carnival Development Corporation (CDC), partnering with the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, launched the national festival in Brooklyn amid much fanfare. (more)
14-year-old completes another solo sail 6f4ok
Kai Marks Dascent early in his sail off Bequia.
Photos Source: SVG Sailing Association
On Saturday, May 24th, 14-year-old sailor Kai Marks Dasent completed an impressive solo sail from his home St. Vincent to Union Island, covering 38.1 nautical miles (42.8 miles) in 6 hours and 3 minutes, with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Perfect conditions helped make the crossing smooth and successful.(more)
Hairoun celebrates 40 212o68
It was, as expected, a happy occasion for the workers of the Brewery, who came in for high praise for their dedication.
By: William Kojah Anthony
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St. Vincent Brewery Limited (SVBL) produced its first beer, aptly called Hairoun, on May 21, 1985. {{more
Like everything in life, the Brewery, which has woven itself into an indelible place in the cultural, economic tapestry of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has seen its fair share of ebbs and flows but has stood stoically through 40 years to maintain production and expansion.
The Brewery’s Country Manager, Shafia London-Williams, at the occasion of a 40th birthday gathering at the Brewery compound at Campden Park on May 22, described the St. Vincent Brewery Limited as a trail blazer, as it related to entrepreneurial activities here.
She traced the institution’s record and projected on future operations.
And even as she expressed how happy she was with the birthday celebration, she hastened to praise the staff for their dedication to the institution, and almost in the same breath, highlighted the "patience” of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) at times. She also thanked shareholders for their .
London reflected on "low” cash flow at times and having to juggle bills. Even at times with morale low, workers turned up for work, "kept the standard high,” and the "bottles flowing.” No worker was ever laid off.
With much confidence she proclaimed, "We stand transformed,” and assured that "there is growth at the Brewery,” as she referenced the Brewery’s acquisition by KOSCAB Holdings Ltd, the parent company of KOSCAB (St. Kitts) Ltd and the Coca-Cola Company’s main bottling and distribution partner in the southern Caribbean.
Hairoun: tried and tested
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves also addressed the gathering and asserted that the St. Vincent Brewery "has stood the test of time.”
He tagged his comments to "challenges” faced by small companies producing goods within CARICOM. He alluded to a potential rift which surfaced as a result of a beer clash on the market.
For Gonsalves there has to be a method of "give and take.” As regards to London’s reference to the IRD’s patience, the Vincentian Prime Minister described it as "forbearance.”
He is pleased that complaints which reeked over the scent from works at the Brewery have stopped.
There is room for more money and equipment, and with that in mind Dr. Gonsalves said, "We welcome investors, "local, regional and international.” He emphasized there were "no advantages for international investors.” Yes, there are concessions but equally, he does the "limbo” to facilitate locals.
"You can rely on the government to be in your corner,” the Prime Minister assured.
